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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1897

Page

5

Burial of Brave Men of Santa Fe Engineers in Topeka Wreck

Topeka mourns as three Santa Fe engineers killed in the wreck are laid to rest. Processions and funeral services fill Sunday with services at Valley Chapel and Sixth Street, honoring Nate Hollister, James Branham, and William Frisbie with wreaths from unions, orders, and friends.

Topeka Santa Fe Topela Nate Hollister Vallychan A. Wyman Wyman Ila Sr. Hollieter Petertown FL H Prank Weightman M.D. Henderson Mabel Murr Josed Wettin Topeka Avenue Mt Teath Kansas Avenue Sizth Street Apotlo Lodge No Irwin Jodge W. Ledger Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Sixth Quincy James Harris John Super Charlie Mater Ecgneer Snyder Fo Bennet Frank Thomas Witten Engineer Branham James Branham East Sixth Street Aidewalkepice Pgrice Friends and Societies Sant Pe Branham Hin Sons Wehich Laece Pythias A. U. W. Lodge Tad Witte Dai Rerom Lucia Wyatt Stan Knights of Pins Miondea Giatan Pythiae U. W Engineer Brapham Jeaver Knights of Pythias Engineer Frisbia Wiliam W. Frisble Masonic ‘Temple Jackson Birest Newton Commandery Knights Temiar Marshall Temple EB. Busser Emporir Fuster Knight Frisbie Yempiar M. Shaver C. J. Webb W. C. Chaffee W. M. Shaver Knights Templar J. R. Troustot Cone Viarry Porrester AL He Lingufelt L. 5Erry Xe Fe Shirer James Moore J.J. Falls Masonic Temple Orient Lodge Order of the Eastern Star Templar of Newton L. F B. of L. EL Walter Haines

Convicts Seize Keys in Boise Penitentiary Conspiracy

Boise Waho September 12 A prison investigation reveals that several keys have somehow fallen into convict hands enabling cell door access. The probe also uncovers drugs and other dangerous articles smuggled into the facility. Officials vow to uncover the truth and expose those unseemly to public scrutiny.

Boise Waho Wen

Miss Mary F Johnston Identified In New Castle Wreck

Denver reports identify Miss Mary F Johnston of Pomona California as the woman killed and partly cremated in the New Castle wreck. The charred remains of seven unidentified victims arrived in Denver for burial. Also noted is the engagement of First Lieutenant Robert Lindsay to Miss Eva Miller of Leavenworth.

Denver New Castle Mary F. Johnston Pomona Cal Nellie Davis Lindsay Fort Russell Wyn Robert Lindsay Eighth Infantry Port Leavenworth Omy

Topeka State Board Events and Local Notices

The Topeka paper notes the state board of charities visiting Topeka this week, a Topeka academy of medicine meeting and papers by Drs Mel Clintock and Minney, a Santa Fe shop baseball game raising funds, and various civic items from Floral day events to district officer elections. It mentions J P Berman funeral in Nickerson, Stryker’s return, and Marion Fall Festival travel, with numerous local appointments and social notices.

State Board of Charities Topeka Shawnee County State Board of Education Rev el Busser Nickersom J. P. Berman Stryker W. Lamberg Salvation Army Emporia J. N. Graft Truth Geo. R. Peck Chauncey Depew Kansas Medical College Klondike Morning Times Dawson City Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery J. C. MelClintock J. E. Minney W. A. Evans Colorado Springs D. A. Mulgane Colorado Santa Fe Bace Mayme R. White The Frank Biggs Potuiwatomla County United States Foster

Duchess of Marlborough Retires From Society Ahead of Heir

The Duchess of Marlborough has arrived at Spencer House awaiting an heir around month end. She is in good health and drives out daily but keeps a low society profile. At Blenheim a doctor from Woodstock advised her, with Oxford’s Dr Symonds also involved. In London she will be attended by Sir Benjamin Williams and Dr Pleyfatt.

London Duchess of Marlborough Spencer House Blenheim Palace Kiilington Blenheim Calswell Woodstock Dr. Symonds Oxford Benjamin Williams Pleyfatt

Warm church fuss over High Church dean resignation in Topeka

Grace Cathedral in Topeka is divided over the resignation of Dean Bodley a high churchman who refused to take part in a funeral. The irregular Friday meeting of the official board sought canon changes to shift bishop control. Supporters of Bodley blamed the bishop while others backed the bishop. a diocesan convention at Junction City is to consider altering church law.

Grace Cathedral Dean Hodley Topeka Dean Bodley Millspaush Banda Grace Dean Bodiey Isavelle Thompson Millspaugh Ishop Bodiey Willian Henderson D. W. Nellie Ben- Hele Wheeler C. J. Grown Lso Junction City D. W. Nellis C. J. Brown George B. Palmer Bodley Mills- Panugh

Topeka Trades and Labor Resolutions on Labor Day

The Topeka Trades and Labor assembly adopted resolutions condemning many local businesses for keeping open on Labor Day while praising the few who closed in observance. They thanked patriotic business owners, speakers, and supporters who helped celebrate the holiday.

Local Boy Arrested for Passing Confederate Money in Chanute

Sept 13 Tom Milroy, a young resident of Chanute, is under arrest for passing Confederate money. He reportedly used a $5 Confederate bill as change for tickets to a show, and the scam remained undiscovered for several hours before police detained him.

Chanute Tom Milroy

Wage Increase for Washington Bureau Laborers

Washington Sept. 13 One of the reforms in the administration of the bureau of engraving and printing by Assistant Secretary Nantete is raises for 67 laborers. Vanderliy found the work very hard and confined and advanced all from 470 to 800 dollars a year. Hair Renewer cures dandruff and scalp affections and baldness where the feeding glands are active.

Sam

Call for More Horses for Santa Fe Parade Floats

Street Commissioner Ramsey and Councilmen Warner and Skinner push to gather teams to haul Santa Fe parade floats. Officials report growing interest from counties and towns across Kang a, with 30 floats needing transport and total teams reaching into triple digits as volunteers step forward.

Ramsey Warner Skinner Inter Fellows Kanga Rampey

Kansas Towns in Kansas Papers Festival Display Plans

Kansas and the Festival reports detail Topeka carnival preparations with local counties citing subscriptions for a grand display. Journal entries note railroad and fire departments from Chanute Wellington Arkansas City and others planning floats bands and contingents for Topeka's Fall Festival on September 2 and beyond.

Arkansas City Prepares For Panhandle Extension Display

Zood as any in the west and it will make a good showing for Arkansas City. The service here will not be impaired by the visit. We will have substitute team and wagon here and regular Bremen will be on duty. The railroad employees upon the Panhandle extension are pushing extra time to good advantage in completing arrangements for their grand display at the Topeka Fall Festival. They will not be represented there by anything of which they would feel ashamed.

Bureau of Public Comfort Marion Kan Topeka Kanser Ummer Emporia Santa Fe Athletic Park John W. Shaffer Barber Asphalt Co Rosa A F. H. Goudy Burlingame J. R. Naylor Tecumseh James Stephens Pleasant Hill Mary Brown North Topeka J. R. Madison R. E. Heynes Perry Missatella Harding Parkdale James Tregambe Overbrook Lyndon Jake Lancaster McPherson County McCourt McPherson Republicas West End Panhandle Wellington Mail Chanute Barnes Southern Kansas Division AL. Beakeley M. D. Henry M.N. Wells Tom Roc Chanute Tribune Her2 Arkansas City Fire Department Ineas City Arkansas City Bremen Arkanan City Wellington

Leading Colored Paper Offers Advice To Young Men

The Topeka Colored Citizen urges good conduct during the Fall Festival from September 27 to October 2. One hundred thousand visitors are expected as colored residents form a growing share of the city population. The article calls for lawful, self respecting behavior to protect the community’s standing and harmony, asking officials to spread the guidance to all who interact with colored people.

Topeka Republic United States

Their ups and downs Jeff Davis plans race elevator fund

Jeff Davis, a colored orator, has written a book to benefit his race and himself. He notes The Santa Fe railroad project and urges wealthy supporters to contribute a dime each. He plans to use proceeds for uplift and future missionary work, while acknowledging white prejudice.

Jeff Davis Jef Davis Jeff de Santa Fe Railroad Jef Santa Fe

En ford twist and race era utters rough dream

Fragmentary excerpt portrays a struggle over racial roles and social change. A speaker questions how current generations should respond to white authority, imagining a future where Black people take control of life in towns, work, and mobility while asserting rightful selfhood.

Burglar on Porch Foiled by Homeowner Hero

Mr A Flomer of Ninth and Tyler cornered a burglar trying to enter at 2 20 am. The assailant slunk toward the kitchen door and bedroom, then escaped through the porch and window as Mrs Morner’s screams drew help. Horner planned buckshot loaded protection and vowed readiness in the future.

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